What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor position at Carolina Health Centers?
Description : GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Carolina Health Centers, Inc. is looking for a Mental Health Counselor (MHC) to grow their Behavioral Health Department and join their primary care team. Carolina Health Centers, Inc. is a decorated patient-centered medical home that serves children and families throughout the Lakelands area. The MHC will provide ongoing clinical counseling as an integral member of a multidisciplinary care team. Three MHC positions are available and will serve patients at either Calhoun Falls Family Practice, McCormick Family Practice, or split their time between Ridge Spring and Saluda Family Practices.
The MHC will :
Conduct screenings and assessments with our patient population
Provide skilled ongoing therapy for patients across the lifespan
Assist the primary care provider in recognizing, treating, and managing behavioral health and substance use issues
Utilize evidence-based interventions
Clarify mental health diagnoses, when needed
Collaborate with other medical professionals in a fast-paced work environment
Connect patients with additional resources, as needed
Provide same-day warm handoffs as well as real-time consultation to medical providers, when possible
Duties & Responsibilities :
Utilize clinical skills to accurately assess and formulate diagnosis as well as treatment recommendations for patients
Develop specific treatment plan to guide patient's services
Provide individual or family therapy, as clinically indicated
Respond to the mental health needs of children, youth, and adults
Communicate effectively with an interdisciplinary care team
Provide treatment utilizing evidenced-based modalities (CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, etc.)
Communicate patient updates in a clear, concise manner
Collaborate with referring medical provider to support patient's overall health goals
Coordinate patient care with community partners
Document patient encounters in a timely and efficient manner
Participate in department meetings, as scheduled
Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner
This job description is not designed to cover or contain an exhaustive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements :
All employees of Carolina Health Centers, Inc. are expected to perform the duties of their job and behave in a manner consistent with the Corporate Philosophy which supports the values of : respect, honesty, integrity, openness, transparency, diversity, equity, inclusion, stewardship, and innovation.
Minimum Qualifications :
Master's degree and professional licensure in the state of South Carolina (LMSW, LISW-CP, LPC-A, LPC, LPCS, LMFT-A, or LMFT)
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